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Feb 5, 2022 - N Scale
Kato - N Scale - Amtrak (AMTK) GE P42 Diesel Locomotives
Dear N Scale Customers;
By popular demand! In commemoration of Amtrak’s 50th Anniversary (celebrated on May 1st, 2021) Kato USA will release the “Midnight Blue,” Phase I, “Dash 8” Phase III, and Phase VI versions of Amtrak’s 50th Anniversary P42 locomotives in N Scale, coming this August, 2022! These locomotive’s have a powerful five pole motor with all wheel electrical pickup which makes it a great performer on the rails with your Amtrak fleet!
All versions of these locomotives will be available in DC, DCC, and DCC + Sound variations (August/September, 2022)!
Prototype Information:
The General Electic P42 locomotive is also known as the "Genesis" locomotive. The P42 is a modern 4200 horsepower passenger locomotive used across the United States and Canada. Amtrak's P42 has replaced the EMD F40PH in revenue service and today they are used throughout the United States and often operated in a mixed consist of Phase IV and Phase V schemes.
Model Features:
- All locomotives will be equipped with body mounted KATO magnetic knuckle couplers
- Locomotives feature directional Golden White LED headlights and illuminated preprinted numberboards
- Locomotives have a powerful five pole motor with all wheel electrical pickup and blackened wheels
- Locomotives are DCC friendly
- Drop in DCC compatible with the Train Control Systems K0D8-A and Digitrax DN163K0A
Order Due Date: February 25, 2022
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